1. Jorge Mendoza
Email: mendoza_j-o-r-g-e@hotmail.com • Phone: (936)-828-1109
Education Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Bachelor of Science in Geology
Graduation Date: August 2015
Awards Regents Scholarship, President Endowed Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship
Experience Data Analyst Intern, Geo-Watersheds Scientific, Fairbanks, AK May 13’-May 14’
• Managed hydrologic reports for the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Dam Project that
will provide more than 50 percent of electric energy demands for the Railbelt region of
Alaska
• Created graphical representation of water levels, water temperatures, voltages, and air
temperatures using Origin graphic systems and Microsoft Excel that would help on the
overall structure of the dam
• Provided oral and written analytical reports of QA data regarding aquatics, geologic,
hydrologic, and geomorphologic studies that were included in the report for the FERC
• Learned the significance renewable energy would have for the future
Research Assistant, Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University Jan. 13’- Feb.14’
• Used clean lab chemistry on Isotope ratios of ¹43
Nd/144
Nd to understand the role of global
heat transport in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
• Worked with IODP personnel to attained and safely transport cores recovered from the
Pacific Ocean
• Applied Geochemistry and Petrographic procedures on radiogenic isotopes, stable
isotopes, and trace elements to reconstruct deep-water formation and circulation
• Presented research at the Texas A&M Geosciences symposium research week
Research Assistant, Department of Geology, Texas A&M University Aug. 12’ –Dec. 12’
• Applied Geochemistry to Eagle Ford Shale cores to innovate ideas and optimize the use
of hydrocarbons
• Ran XRF scanner procedures to identify higher concentrations of organic matter that
would indicate the location of hydrocarbon fuels
• Detailed description of core fractures and biostratigraphy that would help on the
exploration and exploitation of oil and natural gas
Leadership Member, Geology and Geophysics Society, Texas A&M University Aug. 12’-May 15’
• Attended exploration and production methods seminars by Halliburton, Conoco
Phillips, Occidental Petroleum
• Worked with marketing director to spread awareness about the club and conduct future
meetings
Crew Member, Chipotle Mexican Grill, College Station, TX Aug. 14’-May 15’
• Used high standards in food preparation to provide a unique experience for customers
to change the view of traditional fast food
• Devoted my talents and skills to empower my crew to perform excellent work with a
culture guided towards an environment of efficient communication
Skills Software: Microsoft office Excel, MATLAB, Origin 9 Data Analysis and Graphic Software
Proficient in both English and Spanish (read, write, oral communication)
Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills
Field experience in recording, mapping stratigraphy, and ability to produce accurate field notes